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Menstruation is a sign of

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Pregnancy

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Fertility

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Ovulation

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
Fertility

Menstruation, also known as a period, is the regular (monthly) discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The first menstruation begins at puberty and is called menarche and is a sign of fertility in women.

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